Analyst, Lab

**About the job**:

- Pure Sunfarms is one of Canada’s largest licensed producers of high-quality, greenhouse-grown cannabis based in BC’s Fraser Valley (Delta). We are proud to bring together individuals from a wide breadth of industries, backgrounds, and experiences, with a diverse team committed to excellence. Our diversity drives our uncompromising approach to quality and success within the Canadian recreational cannabis market.
- As part of our **Research and Lab**team, our **Lab Analyst**(HPLC) will execute **precise quality control testing**, **review analytical results**, and **generate accurate reports to ensure product excellence**. You are a **meticulous and detail-oriented**professional with a strong passion for controlled scientific protocols, benchwork, and **regulatory compliance**. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to uphold **Good Laboratory Practices (GL**P)**and **national and international regulatory standards**, supporting **Pure Sunfarms’ commitment to delivering safe, high-quality cannabis products to our customers.**

**Essential Functions**

**Lab work (70% of Time Spent)**
- Perform routine execution of analytical methods using various instruments such as HPLC-UV, GC/MS
- Interpret and prepare data for release
- Participate in routine maintenance of instruments
- Assist in the smooth day-to-day operations of the lab including ordering supplies, lab waste segregation and disposal, daily upkeep and housekeeping
- Operate safely in a laboratory environment in accordance with laboratory best practices

**Data Analysis and Documentation (30% of Time Spent)**
- Save reports and maintain integrity of files with attention to detail
- Identify ‘Out of Trend’ (OOT) and ‘Out of Specification’ (OOS) data, conduct laboratory investigations and draft laboratory investigation reports
- Review technical data, documents, and protocols as required
- Update logbooks, forms and excel worksheets for proper documentation
- Draft and revise Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for laboratory operations and instrumentation

**Other Duties**

At Pure Sunfarms, we’re committed to ensuring we’re bringing the best we have to offer to our consumers. This means other duties may arise since we work together to ensure we support all business activities - seed to sale.

**Work Status**

**Onsite**:**This is an on-site role, working in or supporting operations and working collaboratively with cross-functional teams across the business.

**Your Story**

**We already know you are excited to get started in a career in Lab Analyses, but we want to know more about your strengths**:**

**Your Experience
- B.Sc. or technical diploma in Chemistry
- A minimum of 2 years' experience executing benchtop analytical methods including high accuracy and precision on standard laboratory tools and instrumentation
- Experience in high-throughput and fast-paced laboratory environments
- Prior experience working with cannabis is an asset

**Your Approach & Strengths**
- Experience independently operating HPLC-UV instrumentation highly desirable, knowledge and experience operating GC-MS an asset
- Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience writing and reviewing technical laboratory documents
- Proven time management, organization, task prioritization skills and a strong attention to detail
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision
- Leads with curiosity and a strong willingness to learn
- Knowledge and understanding of regulated laboratory environments such as GXP, ISO is preferred

Must have the ability to maintain and pass an RCMP criminal record check and obtain a security clearance.

**At Pure Sunfarms, we grow our team with the same care and commitment that we devote to our quality. We strive to be the best in everything that we do and are excited to learn more about your experiences and how you can contribute to Pure Sunfarms.